A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 8520491 Details
Epoch: 399 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 87317303 epoch_slot_no: 312503 block_no: 8520314 slot_leader_id: 6803882 size: 88569 time: 2023-03-15 12:33:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9aee858e1a9dcf6367222fe2d369818682d6d727b94d1912bebceb6bf06bf4ccBlock Operator
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